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Weston Park

Weston Park
Weston-under-Lizard
Shifnal
Telford
TF11 8LE

tel: 01952 852100
fax: 01952 850430

Area: Shropshire
Show Map Location:
Overview Map (30 Km)
Detailed Map (1.5 Km)

Visitor Information

www.weston-park.com

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Weston Park
Shropshire
All details updated* as of: 20/02/2008

Disabled information plus mobility and walking aids

Opening Days and Hours

March : 22nd - 30th
April : 5th - 6th, 12th - 13th, 19th - 20th & 26th - 27th
May : 3rd - 5th, 10th - 11th, 17th - 18th & 24th - 31st
June : 1st, 7th - 8th, 14th - 15th, 21st - 22nd & 28th - 29th
July 1st : everyday except 26th
August : everyday except 13th - 20th
11am - 6.30pm, last admission 5.30pm

Parties / Coaches: Yes
Yes

Groups / Coaches need Appointment: Yes
Yes. Group rates for parties of 12+.
Park & Gardens: Adult £3; Over 60s £2.50; Child £2. House, Park & Gardens: Adult £4.50; Over 60s £4; Child £3.50.

House Open for Viewing: Yes
dates as Park; 1pm - 5pm, last admission 4.30pm
View this house at StatelyHomes.com

National Garden Scheme days: Yes
10th July

Best Times of Year to Visit:
July - Aug

To see:

Admission Prices

Park & Gardens: Adult £5 Over 60s £4.50; Child (3-14 years) £3; Extra charge for miniature railway. Group rates. Adult £4; Over 60s £4; Child £3 - House additional charge £2.
House, Park & Gardens: Adult £8; Over 60s £7; Child £5.50; Family £20 (2 Adults + 3 Children or 1A + 4C)
Privilege Pass: Adult £20; Over 60s £18; Child £15; Family (Silver) £55. Family (Gold) £70

Onsite Facilities

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes

Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: No
Lunches: Yes

Teas: Yes
Light Refreshment: Yes
Picnics: Yes

Dogs Allowed: Yes
On Lead only: Yes
Special Events: Yes

Other Facilities:
Pets Corner, Adventure Playground, Miniature Railway, Museum, Deer Park

Garden Features

The Silver Vault. A Yew Maze is being developed. Many special events throughout the year - see Weston Park website. Open season from 26th Mar - 4th Sept.
Throughout August the visitor can visit a number of bedrooms in the House.

English Heritage Garden Grade: II*

National Collection:

Description of Garden

Designer: 'Capability' Brown

The magnificent House, which dates from 1671, is surrounded by 1,000 acres of parkland containing formal gardens, a 19th century Italianate parterre, to the south and west side of the house, and leading to sweeping lawns, a hermit's cave, Tear Drop garden and the Rose Walk. Further on are to be found the Pleasure Grounds, with a conservatory, Church Pool and Temple Wood where the Grade I listed Paine's Bridge and two of the park's other follies, also designed by him, are situated. Impressive collection of rhododendrons and azaleas and many magnificent trees.

History of Garden

Built for and owned by the Bridgeman family, the Earls of Bradford.

Nearby Shropshire Hotels, Facilities & Amenities

Hotels & Accommodation:
The Mount Hotel

Restaurants:
The Hundred House Hotel

Inns & Pubs:

Villages / Towns / Sightseeing:
Telford Town Centre
Ironbridge
Hoo Farm
Wedgwood

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The garden information above was last updated on 20/02/2008

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